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Retail foreign exchange rules

On August 30th, the CFTC announced new final rules concerning off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. The rules establish requirements for, among other things, registration, disclosure, recordkeeping, financial reporting, minimum capital and other business conduct and operational standards. The new rules are effective October 18, 2010. CFTC Release No. PR5883-10; Questions and Answers.